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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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